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Found this odd cap on Rask Antik, (not familiar with them). I’ve never seen anything even shaped like this before. Anyone have some insight. I’m guessing it’s just an old straw hat someone stuck an imperial cockade on. I think the cockade is on the chin strap maybe? Cheers Jay

Saw this on The Ruptured Duck, any idea where this guy would have been serving wearing a tropical uniform in the second SB during WWI? Cheers Jay

Hey Everyone, I have been looking for one of these for years and finally got my hands on it. Fresh in from de-bay. Marked IISB, the painted eagle is so ugly it’s beautiful. It feels increasingly light and fragile. I have seen several photos of these over the years from other old ebay listings...

I haven’t heard much about the Max 2023. I wasn’t able to attend. Anyone have photos to share? Cheers Jay

Hi All, Just got this SB eagle without seeing the back. To my surprise the posts are soldered on brass screws. Was this technique ever used or is this likely a work of the modern day? Cheers Jay

I created these posts several months back, but figured anyone who finds themselves looking for examples of colonial head gear in this section would appreciate the following links: https://www.pickelhaubes.com/xf/threads/east-asian-shako.16198/...

Hi All, This was given to me some time ago by a friend who knew I was interested in German military antiques. I have no real interest in steins other than a neat artillery stein with a fuse for a lid. I was going to sell this on eBay but want to be sure I was honest about it. Can anyone give me...

What do you all think of this? Price seems on the lower side compaired to what I have seen for a complete helmet. The shape looks correct but is missing the two cut outs on the sides for an additional support strap. The back looks good with the small triangular piece of leather...

Hey All, I saw this for sale some time ago on ruptured duck and grabbed some screen shots before it was sold. I have never seen anything like it. Original or something fantasy? Cheers Jay

Hey All, I picked this one up not too long ago. I purchased it at what I thought was a reasonable price. It turns out it was listed on Michaeldlong.com at some point. The price was right so I thought I would take a chance on it. There are no manufacturer markings at all on it. Not on the sweat...

Hi All, I have seen a seller for years posting german trench armor time and time again, always coming out of Eastern Europe. Looks like someone finally had enough and decided to warn others 😆 Cheers Jay...

Hey All, After some medical issues, I think I might finally be able to make it to the MAX show this year in York PA. Since the show newly because apart of Ohio Valley, OVMS members are allowed to get in a day early on Thursday at noon. Does anyone know if this is worth showing up early for? Do...

Hey Everyone, This one was listed on Weitze last week and the description on the listing is as follows: “Prussia spiked helmet World War I for enlisted infantry in tropical design for the Palestine front Circa 1915. Cork helmet with reed-colored cloth covering, complete with all fittings in...

Found this one on eBay just now. Thought It was pretty funny to share. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Spiked-helmet-forehead-shell-1wk-brow-plate-ww1-helmet-casque-/403594757871?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=707-127634-2357-0 Cheers Jay

Hi All, Colonial head gear is always few and far between on sites and I haven’t been able to go to shows recently due to some family medical issues. If anyone is thinking about selling African or East Asian helmets I’ve got the itch! If you know any dealers with items for sale please send a DM...

Hey Everyone, I was recommended to talk to Tony Cowan of Imperial Antiques from Texas. I can’t seem to find a website for him or an email address. Can anyone provide me with his contact info? Thanks so much Jay

Hey Everyone, I recently posted an East Asian Tschako which I was using a feldzeichen borrowed from my Seebattalion helmet. I would really love to complete the piece with its own. If anyone has one they are willing to part with please get ahold of me. The one pictured here fits perfectly...

Hey Everyone, I am new to the forum and have been enjoying reading about for the last few days. I was interested In sharing some of my colonial headgear here but am not sure of the best place to put them. I was posting them under members collection but that seems to be more groupings of items...

I thought I would share another colonial piece today with a bit of a character to it. This was purchased online a few years ago with some skepticism. Since it arrived it is (amongst) my favorite pieces in my collection. This guy is super salty and as close to falling apart as I care to go with...

Hi Everyone New to the forum and just thought I would share some of my collection. I currently post on Instagram under the same name as well as TooCoolMilitaria where I show off cool stuff that I find for sale online, but isn’t right for my collection. I notice there isn’t a ton on here...